Tour Itinerary
EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK - TOUR ITINERARY*
Everest Trek Day 01 (25 September 2010)
Depart Australia for Kathmandu (via Singapore)
This evening meet your tour escort Alex Prez at Brisbane
International Airport (unless
departing from elsewhere and meeting in Singapore/Kathmandu) as we
depart on
Singapore Airlines on our exciting 21 journey of adventure to Nepal
& Base Camp Everest.
Everest Trek Day 02 (26 September 2010)
Arrive in Kathmandu
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, we will greet you at the airport and
accompany you to the
Hotel Encounter or similar standard hotel. There will be time to
rest and take in this vibrant
city's energy, before a welcome dinner at a traditional Nepalese
Restaurant.
Everest Trek Day 03 (27 September 2010)
Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek preparation
The day will start with a guided tour of Kathmandu's historical and
spiritual attractions;
including the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of
Pashupati Nath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath) and Buddha
Nath, one of the largest stupas in the world.
In the afternoon there will be pre-trip discussion where you can
meet your trek leader and other team members, as well as ask any
questions you may have about the upcoming adventure.
Everest Trek Day 04 (28 September 2010)
Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding; 3-4 hour trek
After an early morning flight (40 mins) to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft)
and final preparations, the trekking starts. From Lukla you'll pass
Chaurikharka village and make a descent towards the Dudhkosi Ghat
(2,530m/8,300ft). The trail follows the bank of the Dudhkosi River
until camp at Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft) is reached. To assist
acclimatization, this first day is short.
Everest Trek Day 05 (29 September 2010) Phakding-Namche Bazaar: 5-6 hours
The trail crosses Dudhkoshi River over a long suspension bridge and
then leads you along the
river to Hillary's Suspension Bridge. Then the trail climbs further
from here to Namche Bazaar.
Everest Trek Day 06 (30 September 2010) Namche Bazaar: Rest day
This is the first of the two scheduled 'acclimatization' days. You
can spend it taking a day hike
to Thame, visiting Khunde or relaxing and exploring Namche Bazaar
itself. It's the main centre
of the Khumbu region and has shops, restaurants, a bakery and a
colorful market each Saturday.
Everest Trek Day 07 (1 October 2010) Namche Bazaar- Khumjung: 4 hours
Today's route starts by climbing up to the Shyangboche airstrip.
Just above the airstrip is the Everest View Hotel, a Japanese scheme
to build a deluxe hotel with great views of the highest mountains on
Earth. Overnight in Khumjung (3,810m/12,500ft).
Everest Trek Day 08 (2 October 2010) Khumjung-Tengboche: 4-5 hours
From here the trail will descend slightly to Dudhkoshi at 3250m.
Then a steep ascent will bring
you to the famous Tengboche Gompa, with its stunning background of
Ama Dablam,
Mt. Everest and other peaks.
Everest Trek Day 09 (3 October 2010) Tengboche-Dingboche: 5-6 hours
There's a slight descent early today through lush forest, before the
gradual climb up to the
valleys highest year round settlement of Pangboche
(3,860m/12,664ft). Continue ascending
in the afternoon through alpine meadows and yak herds, eventually
reaching Dingboche.
Everest Trek Day 10 (4 October 2010) Dingboche: Rest Day
The second acclimatization day will be spent at Dingboche. As at
Namche Bazaar, there is a
side-trip planned from Dingboche, or you can rest. The side trip
will wind up the valley to
Chhukung for sensational views.
Everest Trek Day 11 (5 October 2010) Dingboche-Duglha: 3-4 hours
Today is a climb to Duglha (4,620m/15,158ft) where we will stay
overnight to complete acclimatization. From here there are stunning
views of Tawachee and Cholatse (64440m).
Everest Trek Day 12 (6 October 2010)
Duglha - Lubuche: 2-4 hours
The trail goes from Duglha directly up to the Khumbu Glacier for an
hour, then left into the
memorial area before reaching the village of Lubuche
(4,930m/12,894ft). By this stage the
effects of the altitude will be kicking in and you can expect colder
nights.
Everest Trek Day 13 (7 October 2010) Lubuche-Gorak Shep: 2-4 hours
The trail continues climb to Gorak Shep. It takes a couple of hours
to walk up to the famous
viewing point of Kala Pattar (Black Rock) at 5,545m/18,192ft; this
small peak offers the
best views of Mt. Everest, Pumori and Ama Dablam you can get without
climbing. Overnight
in Gorak Shep (5,160m/16,929ft).
Everest Trek Day 14 (8 October 2010) Gorak Shep-Everest Base Camp- Lubuche: 6-7 hours
This day leads you finally to the Everest Base Camp
(5,357m/17,575ft) walking through rocky
and glacial trails where climbers gather for summiting Everest.
Continuing the trek we'll
return to Lobuje (4930m/12894ft) for overnight.
Everest Trek Day 15 (9 October 2010) Lubuche-Pangboche: 5-6 hours
The trek retraces halfway back and lunch at Pheriche. Finally the
trek ends at Pangboche
(3,860m/12,664ft), which lies on the bank of Imja Khola.
Everest Trek Day 16 (10 October 2010) Pangboche- Namche Bazaar: 5-6 hours
Now the trail retraces the same way back, stopping at Tengboche.
During the November-
December full moon the colorful Mani Rimdu festival is held here
with much singing and
dancing. Overnight in Namche Bazaar (3,400m/11,286ft).
Everest Trek Day 17 (11 October 2010) Namche Bazaar- Phakding: 5-6 hours
Today the trail steeply descends to the Hillary Suspension Bridge
and then continues on an
easy natural trail. Overnight in Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft).
Everest Trek Day 18 (12 October 2010) Phakding-Lukla: 3-4 hours
And finally today the trail will lead you back to Lukla
(2,800m/9,186ft). On arrival in Lukla
you will have time to relax, stretch those sore legs and celebrate
the completion of your trek.
Everest Trek Day 19 (13 October 2010) Lukla- Kathmandu
After an early morning flight to Kathmandu, you'll head to your
hotel. Today is a well-earned
day to put up your weary feet and gratefully rediscover all of
civilization's perks. You could
catch up on some last minute shopping or explore any sights missed
during your first day in Kathmandu. Finally there'll be an evening
celebration dinner together.
Everest Trek Day 20 (14 October 2010)
Kathmandu
Today you will have a free day to wander around Kathmandu, shop for
souvenirs or just
simply enjoy the company of newfound friends.
Everest Trek Day 21 (15 October 2010)
Depart Kathmandu
Today the journey comes to an end. There's nothing to do but trade
emails with your new
friends, organise all your photos and finally depart from Nepal.
*Please note exact itinerary to be
confirmed and are subject to change should weather conditions
or other unforeseen circumstances require